KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 15): The government has taken proactive steps to strengthen preparedness and early warning systems to address the risk of a second wave of floods, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. Ahmad Zahid, who is also chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee, said although weather conditions are difficult [...]
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